Jean Njeri Kamau, Kenyan Ambassador to the U.S., and Dr. Chip Colwell-Chanthaphonh, curator of anthropology, talk by a display of vigango before the signing ceremony.

Dignitaries at the vigango signing ceremony included from left Denver Councilman Albus Brooks, Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock, Museum President George Sparks, Kenyan Ambassador to the U.S. Jean Njeri Kamau, Nairobi City County Assembly Speaker Alex Ole Magelo, and Nairobi City County Assembly Major Leader Elias Otieno.

Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and Kenyan Ambassador to the U.S. Jean Njeri Kamau sign the agreement transferring the vigango to the National Museums of Kenya, which will facilitate the return of the vigango to their source communities.

Renowned dancer and choreographer Cleo Parker Robinson (at the podium) leads dignitaries and guests in a special dance at the vigango ceremony.